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Daily Digest - Monday, April 8, 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013


Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS


    See Resume of Congressional Activity.

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Senate


Chamber Action


Routine Proceedings, pages S2439-S2474

Measures Introduced:
Three bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 666-668, and S. Res. 93.

Pages S2454-55 

Measures Reported:

Reported on Friday, April 5, during the adjournment:
Special Report entitled ``Report on the Activities of the Committee on Armed Services, 112th Congress''. (S. Rept. No. 113-10)
Special Report entitled ``Review of Legislative Activity During the 112th Congress''. (S. Rept. No. 113-11)
Report to accompany S. 54, to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. (S. Rept. No. 113-9)
S. Res. 92, authorizing the expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Page S2454 

Measures Passed:

Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall: Committee on Rules and Administration was discharged from further consideration of S. Con. Res. 10, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha, and the resolution was then agreed to.

Page S2474 

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 93, designating April 4, 2013, as ``National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day''.
Page S2474 

Measures Considered:

Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 649, to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale.

Pages S2440-49  

Shwartz Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the previous order of Friday, March 22, 2013, with respect to the nomination of Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit begin at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, with all other provisions remaining in effect.

Page S2439 

Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
Mary Jo White, of New York, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2014.

Pages S2439, S2474

Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Brian C. Deese, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.

Page S2474

Messages from the House:

Page S2454 

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages S2455-56 

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Pages S2456-58 

Additional Statements:

Page S2454 

Notices of Hearings/Meetings:

Page S2458 

S. Con. Res. 8 as Previously Agreed To:

Pages S2458-74 

Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 6:56 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2474.)

Committee Meetings


(Committees not listed did not meet)
No committee meetings were held.

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House of Representatives


Chamber Action


The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 11.

Committee Meetings


No hearings were held.

Joint Meetings


No joint committee meetings were held.

NEW PUBLIC LAWS


(
For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D223 )
H.R. 933, making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Signed on March 26, 2013. (Public Law 113-6)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Senate


Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.

Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold hearings to examine the Department of Defense programs and policies with respect to emerging counterterrorism threats in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217, 2:15 p.m., SR-222.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine the state of rural communications, 10:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, to hold hearings to examine current issues in campaign finance law enforcement, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.

House


Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, hearing on Internal Revenue Service Oversight, 3 p.m., 2359 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Reauthorization of Animal Drug User Fees: ADUFA and AGDUFA'', 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing entitled ``Chen Guangcheng and Gao Zhisheng: Human Rights in China'', 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Reducing Waste in Government: Addressing GAO's 2013 Report on Duplicative Federal Programs'', 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 678, the ``Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act'', 5 p.m., H-313 Capitol.

CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD


Week of April 9 through April 12, 2013


Senate Chamber


On Tuesday , at 11:30 a.m., Senate will begin consideration of the nomination of Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination at approximately 12 p.m.
During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business.

Senate Committees


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Committee on Appropriations: April 11, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2014 for the Department of Commerce, 10 a.m., SD-192.

April 11, Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2014 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 10 a.m., SD-138.

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Committee on Armed Services: April 9, to hold hearings to examine U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed session in SVC-217 following the open session, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.

April 9, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold hearings to examine the Department of Defense programs and policies with respect to emerging counterterrorism threats in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217, 2:15 p.m., SR-222.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of General Philip M. Breedlove, USAF for reappointment to the grade of general and to be Commander, United States European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.

April 11, Full Committee, to receive a briefing on the situation in Syria, 2:30 p.m., SD-G50.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April 11, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, to hold hearings to examine outsourcing accountability, focusing on examining the role of independent consultants, 10 a.m., SD-538.
Committee on the Budget: April 10, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 10:30 a.m., SD-608.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2014, 2 p.m., SD-608.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April 9, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine the state of rural communications, 10:30 a.m., SR-253.

April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine expanding the Panama Canal, focusing on what it means for American freight and infrastructure, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 9, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works: April 11, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 10:30 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Finance: April 9, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., SD-215.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2014, 2:30 p.m., SD-215.
Committee on Foreign Relations: April 10, to receive a closed briefing on an intelligence update on Syria, 11 a.m., SVC-217.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine United States policy toward Syria, 10 a.m., SD-419.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April 10, business meeting to consider an original bill entitled ``Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013'', the nomination of Jenny R. Yang, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and any pending nominations, 10 a.m., SD-430.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine an open marketplace, focusing on the effect of guaranteed issue and new rating rules, 10 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: April 9, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.

April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine border security, focusing on frontline perspectives on progress and remaining challenges, 9:30 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Indian Affairs: April 10, to hold an oversight hearing to examine identifying barriers to Indian housing development and finding solutions, 2:15 p.m., SD-628.
Committee on the Judiciary: April 9, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, to hold hearings to examine current issues in campaign finance law enforcement, 10 a.m., SD-226.

April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, 2:30 p.m., SD-226.

April 11, Full Committee, business meeting to consider the nominations of Kenneth John Gonzales, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, and Karol Virginia Mason, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Select Committee on Intelligence: April 9, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.

April 11, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Special Committee on Aging: April 10, to hold hearings to examine tax-related identity theft, focusing on an epidemic facing seniors and taxpayers, 2 p.m., SD-562.

House Committees


Committee on Appropriations, April 10, Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea, 10 a.m., H-140 Capitol. This is a closed hearing.

April 10, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, hearing on U.S. Capitol Police, 10 a.m., HT-2 Capitol.

April 10, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, hearing on Small Business Administration Oversight, 10 a.m., H-309 Capitol.

April 10, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, hearing entitled ``Regulatory Approaches to Foster Economic Growth'', 10 a.m., 2358-C Rayburn.

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April 11, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, hearing on the Department of Education, 10 a.m., 2358-C Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hearing on FY 2014 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, hearing on Oversight Hearing: Nuclear Waste Programs and Strategies, 10 a.m., 2362-B Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Interior Environment and Related Agencies on Bureau of Land Management, 1 p.m., B-308 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Department of Commerce Budget Request, 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn.

April 12, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, hearing on National Park Service, 9:30 a.m., B-308 Rayburn.

April 12, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, hearing on Commodity Futures Trading Commission Budget, 10 a.m., 2362-A Rayburn.

April 12, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science and Related Agencies, hearing on Drug Enforcement Administration Budget Request, 10 a.m., H-309 Capitol.

April 12, Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, hearing on Installations, Environment, Energy and BRAC Budget and Oversight, 10:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
Committee on Armed Services, April 10, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing on mental health research, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.

April 11, Full Committee, hearing on Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of Defense, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, hearing on Equipping the Individual Soldier and Marine: Current and Future Year Acquisition and Modernization Strategies and the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.

April 12, Full Committee, hearing on Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on the Budget, April 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget'', 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.
Committee on Education and the Workforce, April 10, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, hearing entitled ``Raising the Bar: Reviewing STEM Education in America'', 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing on the ``Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013'', 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 10, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, hearing on H.R. 3, the ``Northern Route Approval Act'', 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.

April 10, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, hearing entitled ``Our Nation of Builders: Powering U.S. Automobile Manufacturing Forward'', 10:15 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

April 10, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, markup on legislation to affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance, 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Strengthening Medicare for Seniors: Understanding the Challenges of Traditional Medicare's Benefit Design'', 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, hearing on a draft discussion on the ``Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2013'', 10:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

April 12, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, hearing on the ``Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013'', 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, April 10, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, hearing entitled ``Sustainable Housing Finance: Perspectives on Reforming the FHA'', 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.

April 10, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, hearing entitled ``Examining Credit Union Regulatory Burdens'', 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, hearing entitled ``Legislative Proposals Regarding Derivatives and SEC Economic Analysis'', 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 11, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing entitled ``Highlighting Vietnamese Government Human Rights Violations in Advance of the U.S.-Vietnam Dialogue'', 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa; Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific; and Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, hearing entitled ``Breaking the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nexus'', 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, hearing entitled ``Energy Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean'', 3 p.m., 2200 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security, April 11, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, hearing entitled ``Counterterrorism Efforts to Combat a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Attack on the Homeland'', 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.

April 11, Subcommittee on Transportation Security, hearing entitled ``TSA's Efforts to Advance Risk-Based Security: Stakeholder Perspectives'', 1 p.m., 311 Cannon.

April 12, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, hearing entitled ``The Impact of Sequestration on Homeland Security: Scare Tactics or Possible Threat?'', 9 a.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on the Judiciary, April 10, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Luxury Jets and Empty Prisons: Wasteful and Duplicative Spending at the Department of Justice'', 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources, April 11, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation, hearing on the following: legislation regarding ``Restoring D280Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act''; H.R. 1294, the ``Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act''; H.R. 818, the ``Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act''; H.R. 1345, the ``Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013''; legislation regarding the ``O&C; Trust, Conservation, and Jobs Act''; and legislation regarding the ``Depleting Risk from Insect Infestation, Soil Erosion, and Catastrophic Fire Act of 2013'', 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.

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April 12, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation, hearing on H.R. 1208, to establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 10, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``U.S. Foreign Assistance: What Oversight Mechanisms are in Place to Ensure Accountability?'', 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

April 10, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and the Census, hearing entitled ``Ahead of Postal Reform: Hearing from USPS Business Partners'', 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and the Census, hearing entitled ``The Federal Employees Health Benefit Program: Is It a Good Value for Federal Employees?'', 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Rules, April 10, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 1120, the ``Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act'', 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 10, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Threats from Space, Part II: A Review of Private Sector Efforts to Track and Mitigate Asteroids and Meteors'', 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.

April 11, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 875, to provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; and legislation to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, April 10, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Small Business Tax Reform: Growth Through Simplicity'', 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, hearing entitled ``JOBS Act Implementation Update'', 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 10, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime, hearing on the efforts to combat piracy, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.

April 11, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, hearing entitled ``Amtrak's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: The Starting Point for Reauthorization'', 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, April 10, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing on H.R. 357, the ``GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013''; H.R. 562, the ``VRAP Extension Act of 2013''; H.R. 631, the ``Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act of 2013''; H.R. 844, the ``VetSuccess Enhancement Act''; H.R. 1305, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program; H.R. 1316, to amend title 38, United States Code, to specify the responsibilities of the Directors and Assistant Directors of Veterans' Employment and Training; H.R. 1402, the ``Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013''; a draft bill entitled ``Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013''; and a draft bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.

April 10, Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled ``Sustaining the Sacred Trust: An Update on our National Cemeteries'', 2:30 p.m., 334 Cannon.

April 11, Full Committee, hearing on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2014, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Committee on Ways And Means, April 10, Subcommittee on Oversight, hearing on examining the government's ability to prioritize its obligations and continue operations should the U.S. Treasury reach its statutory debt limit, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth.

April 11, Full Committee, hearing on President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal with U.S. Department of the Treasury, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth.

April 12, Full Committee, hearing on President Obama's budget proposals for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2014, 9 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, April 10, Full Committee business meeting on H.R. 624, the ``Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act'', 2 p.m., HVC-304. Open, in restricted spaces.

April 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Worldwide Threats'', 10 a.m., HVC-210. Portions of this meeting may close, HVC-304.
April 8, 2013

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Resume of Congressional Activity


FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS


The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House.


The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.


    DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

January 3 through March 31, 2013


House: Days in session
Total: 35
37

..

House: Time in session
Total: 255 hrs., 23 Total: K
128 hrs., 33
K

..

Senate: Congressional Record:

Pages of proceedings

Total: 2,437
1,837

..

Extensions of Remarks

Total: ..
377

..

House: Public bills enacted into law
Total: 1
5

6

House: Private bills enacted into law
Total: ..
..

..

House: Bills in conference
Total: ..
..

..

House: Measures passed, total
Total: 67
64

131

Senate bills

Total: 5
1

..

House bills

Total: 5
21

..

Senate joint resolutions

Total: ..
..

..

House joint resolutions

Total: ..
..

..

Senate concurrent resolutions

Total: 5
4

..

House concurrent resolutions

Total: 6
8

..

Simple resolutions

Total: 46
30

..

House: Measures reported, total
Total: *29
*22

51

Senate bills

Total: 7
..

..

House bills

Total: 1
8

..

Senate joint resolutions

Total: ..
..

..

House joint resolutions

Total: ..
..

..

Senate concurrent resolutions

Total: 1
..

..

House concurrent resolutions

Total: ..
3

..

Simple resolutions

Total: 20
11

..

House: Special reports
Total: 8
2

..

House: Conference reports
Total: ..
..

..

House: Measures pending on calendar
Total: 24
1

..

House: Measures introduced, total
Total: 779
1,608

2,387

Bills

Total: 665
1,405

..

Joint resolutions

Total: 12
37

..

Concurrent resolutions

Total: 11
27

..

Simple resolutions

Total: 91
139

..

House: Quorum calls
Total: 1
1

..

House: Yea-and-nay votes
Total: 92
57

..

House: Recorded votes
Total: ..
31

..

House: Bills vetoed
Total: ..
..

..

House: Vetoes overridden
Total: ..
..

..

    DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

January 3 through March 31, 2013


Civilian nominations, totaling 109, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

13

Unconfirmed

94

Withdrawn

2

Other Civilian nominations, totaling 480, disposed of as follows:

Unconfirmed

480

Air Force nominations, totaling 323, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

315

Unconfirmed

8

Army nominations, totaling 2,939, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

722

Unconfirmed

2,217

Navy nominations, totaling 94, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

40

Unconfirmed

54

Marine Corps nominations, totaling 756, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

67

Unconfirmed

689

Summary

Total nominations carried over from the First Session

0

Total nominations received this Session

4,701

Total confirmed

1,157

Total unconfirmed

3,542

Total withdrawn

2

Total returned to the White House

0

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Next Meeting of the
SENATE

10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9

Senate Chamber

Program for Tuesday: At 11:30 a.m., Senate will begin consideration of the nomination of Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination at approximately 12 p.m.
House: (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Next Meeting of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

2 p.m., Tuesday, April 9

House Chamber

Program for Tuesday: The House is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 11.


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